PE Yoga Instructor

C001 New Jersey Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 3,124,000 - 4,226,000; Part time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology's College Physical Education Department seeks a qualified Yoga Instructor to teach a one-credit, Pass/Fail undergraduate course meeting weekly for 80 minutes. The instructor will provide practical instruction in yoga postures, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and mobility, with modifications for varying experience levels.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching the class, evaluating students, submitting grades, and maintaining a safe, welcoming

Qualifications

• Recognized yoga instructor certification (e.g., 200-hour TTC).
• Experience teaching yoga in college/university, school, fitness, recreation, or wellness setting.
• Ability to teach introductory yoga to college-age students with varying experience.
• Knowledge of yoga technique, alignment, modifications, and injury prevention.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, professional, and inclusive instructional environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach one 80-minute yoga class per week.
• Provide clear, safe instruction in foundational yoga poses and movement sequences.
• Teach basic breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, flexibility, balance, and mobility techniques.
• Demonstrate proper body alignment and safe movement mechanics.
• Provide appropriate modifications for students with different experience and ability levels.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students of varying fitness backgrounds.
• Educate students on the relationship between yoga, physical fitness, stress management, recovery, and wellness.
• Encourage students to develop greater body awareness and lifelong physical activity.
• Begin classes with warm-up activities and conclude with cool-down and relaxation.
• Monitor students and provide feedback on technique, safety, and participation.
• Maintain attendance and participation records; communicate course expectations.
• Evaluate students according to Pass/Fail requirements and submit grades per deadlines.
• Follow College policies on safety, accessibility, nondiscrimination, and conduct.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive teaching

Safe instruction

Education

200-hour yoga teacher training

College teaching experience

Job description

Title

PE Yoga Instructor

Department

Physical Education

Reports To

PE Specialist I

Position Summary

The College Physical Education Department is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Yoga Instructor to teach a one-credit, Pass/Fail undergraduate physical education course. The course meets once per week for 80 minutes and is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and practices of yoga in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. The instructor will provide students with practical instruction in yoga postures, breathing techniques, flexibility, mobility, balance, relaxation, and basic mindfulness practices. The course should emphasize lifelong wellness, stress management, body awareness, and the development of healthy physical activity habits. Students may enter the course with a wide range of previous yoga and fitness experience; therefore, the instructor should be comfortable teaching beginners and providing appropriate modifications for varying ability and experience levels.

Essential Functions

• Plan and teach one 80-minute yoga class per week throughout the academic term.
• Provide clear, safe, and appropriate instruction in foundational yoga poses and movement sequences.
• Teach basic breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, flexibility, balance, and mobility techniques.
• Demonstrate proper body alignment and safe movement mechanics.
• Provide appropriate modifications and progressions for students with different experience and ability levels.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students of varying fitness backgrounds.
• Educate students on the relationship between yoga, physical fitness, stress management, recovery, and overall wellness.
• Encourage students to develop greater body awareness and an appreciation for lifelong physical activity.
• Begin classes with appropriate preparation/warm-up activities and conclude with suitable cool-down and relaxation activities.
• Monitor students during class and provide appropriate feedback regarding technique, safety, and participation.
• Maintain accurate attendance and participation records.
• Establish and communicate course expectations at the beginning of the semester.
• Evaluate students according to the established Pass/Fail requirements for the course.
• Submit grades and other required academic documentation according to College and departmental deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with students regarding attendance, participation, course expectations, and other course-related matters.
• Follow all College policies regarding student safety, accessibility, nondiscrimination, and academic conduct.
• Maintain a clean and safe instructional environment and report facility or equipment concerns when necessary.
• Perform other course-related responsibilities as assigned by the Physical Education Department.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Recognized yoga instructor certification, such as a 200-hour yoga teacher training credential or equivalent.
• Previous experience teaching yoga in a college, university, school, fitness, recreation, or wellness setting.
• Ability to safely teach introductory yoga to college-age students with varying levels of experience.
• Knowledge of proper yoga technique, alignment, modifications, and basic injury-prevention principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create a positive, professional, and inclusive instructional environment.

Compensation

Compensation: $2668 per contact hour

Range: Period Activity Grade NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA: Exempt

Time Type: Part time

Pay Rate: Stipend

Additional Information

As an EEO employer NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Employment at NJIT is subject to the provisions of New Jersey First Act which mandates new employees, who are not NJ residents, to establish primary residence in New Jersey within one year of their appointment to certain positions. The law does not apply to any individual employed at NJIT on a temporary or per semester basis as a visiting or adjunct professor, teacher, lecturer, researcher or administrator. For more information on the act, please refer to the New Jersey First Act. If special accommodations are needed in applying for a position, please visit the Department of Human Resources located in Fenster Hall, 5th Floor, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 or call [phone]. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Information regarding NJIT campus security, personal safety, and fire safety including topics such as, disciplinary procedures, crime prevention, NJIT Police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and crime statistics for the most recent three year period is available on the NJIT Department of Public Safety here. NJIT is an E-Verify employer and uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization of each new hire. When you work at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), you become part of a dynamic and innovative community dedicated to advancing education, research, and technological excellence. Recognized as New Jersey’s premier public polytechnic university, NJIT serves a diverse population of over 12,000 students across six colleges and schools, offering a forward-thinking academic environment in the heart of Newark, just minutes from New York City. At NJIT, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture rooted in inclusion, collaboration, and excellence. Employees are empowered to grow professionally, contribute to meaningful work, and support a mission that shapes the future of technology, education, and research.